Candida Goza
Seattle,WA
Summary
Accomplished Administrative Professional with extensive experience at WSU King County Extension and SNAP-Ed, specializing in garden-based nutrition education and community engagement. Proven track record in developing programs that promote health and advance equitable food access through strategic partnerships. Demonstrates expertise in policy, systems, and environmental change work and creating inclusive environments, effectively combining strategic coordination with empathetic community interaction. Career goals include furthering initiatives that enhance community well-being and just access to nutritious food, especially among food-insecure populations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Extension Coordinator Senior
WSU King County Extension, SNAP-ED
Renton, WA
10.2013 - Current
- Plan, coordinate, and implement SNAP-Ed school garden programming in King County
- Develop garden-based education based on community strengths and needs
- Deliver garden-enhanced nutrition education to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables and physical education, especially to youth at risk for food insecurity
- Coordinate community engagement and expansion projects
- Train, mentor, and support SNAP-Ed and community partner staff
- Maintain records and reports to monitor progress of activities
- Contribute to statewide SNAP-Ed initiatives and curriculum development
- Collaborate with diverse community partners (school systems, community-based organizations)
- Develop tools and strategies to cultivate positive learning environments and build strong relationships
- Honor food knowledge, cultures, and lived experiences of community members
- Plan, deliver, evaluate, and report on program activities related to PSE strategies and health promotion
Food $ense Nutrition Educator
WSU King County Extension, SNAP-Ed
Renton, WA
10.2010 - 09.2013
- Utilize a strengths-based approach to increase access to healthy foods in schools.
- Maintain records, evaluation, and reports on progress of SNAP-Ed goals
- Teach with focus on students' social and emotional well-being.
Education
MA Cert - Ecological Planning and Design
Antioch University
Seattle, WA01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA01.1998
Skills
- Community Engagement Coordinator
- Garden and Nutrition Education Specialist
- Program Coordinator for Garden Education
- Garden Program Designer
- Equitable Food Access Advocate
- Systems Approach Specialist
Accomplishments
- National Exemplary Nutrition Educator, SNAP-Ed, 05/21
- Magna Cum Laude, Western Washington University, 06/98
Timeline
Extension Coordinator Senior
WSU King County Extension, SNAP-ED
10.2013 - Current
Food $ense Nutrition Educator
WSU King County Extension, SNAP-Ed
10.2010 - 09.2013
MA Cert - Ecological Planning and Design
Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
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